The Agony Column

The Agony Column by Earl Derr Biggers is a classic mystery novel set in London in the early 1900s. The story follows the adventures of a young American journalist named Casey Lee, who is sent to London to cover the coronation of King Edward VII. While there, Lee becomes embroiled in a complex mystery involving a series of anonymous letters, known as agony columns, that are being sent to a wealthy and influential woman named Mrs. Harriet Steele.The letters contain cryptic messages that suggest a sinister plot is afoot, and Lee becomes determined to unravel the mystery and uncover the identity of the person behind the letters. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Z�����lie de Lannoy, who may hold the key to solving the mystery.As Lee delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and intrigue that leads him on a thrilling journey through the streets of London and into the heart of the city's criminal underworld. With its clever plot twists, engaging characters, and vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century London, The Agony Column is a must-read for fans of classic mystery fiction.In the days of Sherlock Holmes it was in the Times that it flourished, and many a criminal was tracked to earth after he had inserted some alluring mysterious message in it. Later the Telegraph gave it room; but, with the advent of halfpenny journalism, the simple souls moved en masse to the Mail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.